‘Den Gamle By’ – A New Beginning for The Old Town Museum
The main entrance to The Old Town Museum in Aarhus has been relocated to open directly towards downtown Aarhus, and thus presenting a new, welcoming, and captivating appearance. It serves as a warm invitation to embark on a unique journey through time; an imminent time travel experience, where visitors arrive in the present and travel further into the past, as they gradually experience and participate in the cultural and architectural history while exploring The Old Town Museum.
The new entrance becomes a prominent landmark along a cultural corridor, extending from the AROS Art Museum and ‘Musikhuset’ - The Concert Hall of Aarhus, towards The Old Town Museum and the Botanical Garden.
Situated at the intersection between the protected Botanical Garden and The Old Town Museum, the main entrance's foyer resembles a vast covered plaza. The building has been carefully integrated into the rolling moraine landscape of the Garden's southern section. Also, the exquisite pavilion of the architect Anton Rosen from 1909 becomes an integral part of the foyer's interior design through a spatial dialogue with the surprising, inverted roof structure.
The foyer itself is a spacious and well-organized area capable of accommodating many visitors simultaneously, thanks to the expansive roof structure that acts as a canopy, encompassing both the visitors and the foyer facilities. This design element not only marks the space as a significant public area but also introduces guests to the exceptional craftsmanship and historical quality of The Old Town Museum through meticulous attention into the detailing of materials and main structure.
The main entrance stands as a new edifice for The Old Town Museum, respectfully blending the essence of the historical site with the modernity of the newly constructed building.
The recent inauguration of the new main entrance is the culmination of a larger project and completes a new 1974-quarter and the opening of the new 2014 Street.
About The Old Town Museum
‘Den Gamle By' - The Old Town Museum is a perfectly unique family-friendly attraction in Aarhus to explore a fascinating journey back in history. The museum is awarded the maximum three stars in the Michelin Travel Guide.
Team:
Architect: Cubo Arkitekter
Engineer, site management: OJ Rådgivende Ingeniører
Building consultant: Rambøll
Photography: Marin Schubert, Helene Høyer Mikkelsen, Cubo Arkitekter, Den Gamle By
Foundations and concretestructures: Per Aarsleff (Johan Jespersgaard Sædholm )
CLT and carpentry work: Hustømrerne (Sam Philippon)
Steel construction: Richard Thomsen (Kim Gerstrøm)
Bricklayer: JDN BYG (Jan Bak)
Facade: HS Hansen (Henning Fink)
Landscaped gardens: Buus Anlægsgartner A/S (Rasmus Fugl)
Plumbing: ÅBYHØJ VVS and Kongsvangventilation
Electrician: Vietz El
Material Used:
1. Vola: Plumbing
2. Klinker Outdoor: Brickwalls / Tiles / flooring
3. HS Hansen: Facade glass system
4. Profile: CLT
5. Swedoor: Doors
6. ScandiBo: Fire glass
7. Tarkett: Flooring
